Multiple teams call about Gio

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(03-25-2021, 07:20 PM)ochocincos Wrote: The pass blocking difference between Bernard and the other RBs on the roster really isn't as big as people are making it out to be.
But let's look at Bernard's total yards per game average in 2020 - 48.19 (48th amongst RBs). He's only had a 4.0 or better rush YPG in four of his eight seasons.

So he's really not a "triple specialty" guy. He's a solid pass catcher, a good pass blocker, and not good rusher.
If you want a guy who can catch passes and pass block, why not just get a cheap FB/H-B?

I'm not sure the way he's been utilized or those stats as RB show his skills.  But you're in agreement with me that the loss isn't about his rushing, it's about the pass-catching and blocking.  I think if he's on the field in a 2 back set, it opens a lot more options up than single back or swapping him out with a FB. 

I don't mind them trading him, but in my mind it's not as simple as saying we don't need another RB.  There are other considerations because of what he brings in facets of the game beyond him carrying the ball in the rushing attack.  

He's oddly polarizing (even before his big deal was inked) with some prizing him and others seeing him as nothing special.  I personally think the general fan underrates what he's brought to the team.  Is he replaceable?  Absolutely.  As long as there's an effective plan to replace everything he does, not just cutting a high salary and dropping an extra back.